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Nexstar grabs ‘Inside the NFL’ for CW Network
The NFL has struck a deal with Nexstar to bring its long-running weekly recap program "Inside the NFL" to the CW Network.
Chris Licht to step down as president of CNN
Embattled CNN President Chris Licht will step down from the network and leave Warner Bros Discovery this week, with Amy Entelis filling the role on an interim basis.
WBD largest broadcaster in Asia-Pacific region after merger
A merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery resulted in the new company becoming the biggest TV broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paramount, Nexstar caught off-guard by PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger
Execs at the four TV networks that offer pro golf telecasts have more questions than answers after PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced plans to merge.
Paramount Plus to land on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
Streamers with VIDAA-powered sets in Canada, Mexico and Latin America will get access to Paramount Plus.
T-Mobile consolidating customer support teams
T-Mobile is closing some of its customer support centers and will consolidate its T-Force team into five hubs.
FCC fines Jacob Wohl, John Burkman $5 million
The penalty was assessed in connection with hundreds of automated phone calls, which the agency said were placed illegally.
WBD wants to put more CNN content into Max streamer
WBD wants to put more content from CNN on its streaming service Max, but existing cable and satellite deals are complicating the matter.
CW insulated from PGA Tour merger with LIV Golf for now
The CW Network is insulated from the immediate effects of a blockbuster merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed upstart LIV Golf.
Byron Allen could make offer to buy TEGNA stations
The broadcaster expressed interest in TEGNA based on its strong approach to community-driven journalism.
Showtime pulls episode of Vice on Ron DeSantis
Showtime has pulled an episode of the news magazine program Vice that focused on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Southwest inks deal with DirecTV for live in-flight television
Passengers on most Southwest Airlines flights can now stream dozens of live television channels thanks to a new partnership with DirecTV.